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Dweenimus
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30 amp headlight fuse blowing! Jun 29, 2017 19:48:12 GMT via Tapatalk

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Post by Dweenimus on Jun 29, 2017 19:48:12 GMT

Help!!

Noticed last week when trying to go home in low light that my headlights would not pop up or turn on. Drove home on sidelights as they still worked.

Finally had some time to have a look...

I've disconnected both headlight motors and it's still blowing.

Not quite sure what my next step will be?

I've not used my headlights in a while, so I'm unsure when this started.
3 things have happened in the last month or so.

1) installed a rollbar
2) removed my tablet install for a standard HU (which works fine)
3) installed a bracebar in the engine bay.

I have a 91 N.A. with a mk2 dash swap also
Help

Pls!

chris71 Chats A Lot Posts: 261	30 amp headlight fuse blowing! Jun 29, 2017 22:04:27 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by chris71 on Jun 29, 2017 22:04:27 GMT Have you checked the hazzard/pop up switch ? Have one here you can have.

Dweenimus Won't Shut Up Posts: 835	30 amp headlight fuse blowing! Jun 30, 2017 6:12:46 GMT via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Dweenimus on Jun 30, 2017 6:12:46 GMT Jun 29, 2017 22:04:27 GMT chris71 said: Have you checked the hazzard/pop up switch ? Have one here you can have. It's currently an aftermarket toggle switch cause mk2 dash swap. I'll have a look this eve!

wannabe Needs To Get A Life Posts: 3,185	30 amp headlight fuse blowing! Jun 30, 2017 10:09:15 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wannabe on Jun 30, 2017 10:09:15 GMT Could it be something wrong with the stalk unit? I think it's probably unlikely but if you're running out of things to try/swap... lol

Dweenimus Won't Shut Up Posts: 835	30 amp headlight fuse blowing! Jul 2, 2017 10:37:49 GMT via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Dweenimus on Jul 2, 2017 10:37:49 GMT Ok. So. Headlight connectors seem fine. Headlight fuse blows instantly when I click the pop up switch and slow blows when I put main beam on. With the motors disconnected! Waah

Dweenimus Won't Shut Up Posts: 835	30 amp headlight fuse blowing! Jul 2, 2017 12:31:52 GMT via Tapatalk Rickster likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Dweenimus on Jul 2, 2017 12:31:52 GMT Success. Was a short circuit. This numpty right here squashed the cable for the headlight pop ups between the plates that hold the steering column in.

chris71 Chats A Lot Posts: 261	30 amp headlight fuse blowing! Jul 2, 2017 16:22:18 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by chris71 on Jul 2, 2017 16:22:18 GMT Glad you got that sorted. Thank god for fuses !!

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30 amp headlight fuse blowing! Jul 2, 2017 16:45:29 GMT via mobile Dweenimus likes this

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Post by Rickster on Jul 2, 2017 16:45:29 GMT

Jul 2, 2017 12:31:52 GMT Dweenimus said:

Success. Was a short circuit.

This numpty right here squashed the cable for the headlight pop ups between the plates that hold the steering column in.

Well found sir
And glad it's not just me who does stupid prarrie canoe!!!

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30 amp headlight fuse blowing! Aug 24, 2017 9:08:25 GMT via mobile Dweenimus likes this

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Post by melx5 on Aug 24, 2017 9:08:25 GMT

This may help someone sometime
I had similar problems but it turned out to be the two white wiring blocks to the light/wiper switch. The connectors can be swapped, but will blow the fuse to the lights.
I found out the hard way.

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